Download Roll a Circuit schematic diagrams assignment

SNC 1D Assignment: Roll A Circuit!
If you roll…
Roll #1
(Loads)
Roll #2
(Types of loads)
Roll #3
(Sources)
Roll #4
(Other components)
2 loads in series
Bulbs only
Single cell
Include an ammeter to measure current entering
power source AND a switch that controls multiple
loads
2 loads in parallel
One bulb; any
other loads are
motors
Two cells in series
Include an ammeter to measure current entering a
load AND a voltmeter that measures total potential
difference of power source
1 load parallel to
2 more loads in
series
One resistor; any
other loads are
bulbs
Two cells in
parallel
Include an ammeter to measure current leaving
power source AND a voltmeter to measure potential
difference of a load
3 loads in parallel
Resistors only
Three cells in
series
Include a voltmeter to measure potential difference
of a load AND a switch that controls power
returning to the power supply
2 loads in series
AND 3 more loads
in parallel
One motor; any
other loads are
your choice
Two cells in series
PLUS one cell
parallel to those
If possible, include a switch that controls only one
load. If this is not possible, do not include ANY extra
components.
3 loads in series
AND 2 more loads
in parallel
All loads are your
choice
Three cells in
parallel
If possible, include a switch that controls only one
load. If this is not possible, choose either an
ammeter or a voltmeter and wire it correctly to your
circuit wherever you like.
Instructions:
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Roll a die four times. Keep track of your rolls on the back of this page.
Draw a schematic circuit diagram that accurately represents the instructions for each roll. Be sure to use the
symbols we have learned in class and use a ruler to make straight horizontal and vertical lines to represent wires.
You will repeat this process two times, but you can only roll a number in each column ONE time. Keep rolling until
you roll a different number and build a different circuit!
Record the rolls and draw your circuit diagrams on the reverse of this page.
Next, draw a third diagram using proper symbols and conventions. It should include 6-10 components (including
loads, sources, and at least two other components; use as many wires as you need). On a separate page, write out
a description of this diagram. Be sure that the description is detailed enough that another student can draw the
circuit you are describing. You may use complete sentences or jot notes for your description.
Evaluation:
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Communicates effectively using scientific conventions (symbols, lines, ruler) within diagrams
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Draws two complete circuits accurately based on instructions provided by dice rolls (including correct components,
correct placement/wiring of components, complete circuits)
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Draws third circuit of choice (based on outlined requirements) and describes what was drawn accurately and
effectively, and with sufficient detail that a student could recreate the circuit based only on the description
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Draws another student’s described circuit with accuracy, based on the other student’s description.
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Diagram 1: Roll #1 ______, Roll #2 ______, Roll #3 ______, Roll #4 ______
Diagram 2: Roll #1 ______, Roll #2 ______, Roll #3 ______, Roll #4 ______
Diagram 3: Design your own circuit (see requirements above). On a separate page, describe it. How many loads (and
what type), how many sources, how is everything connected, what are your extra components doing, etc.?